The normal heart has four valves that control blood flow through the chambers of the heart. Valves open to allow blood to flow through, then close tightly to prevent blood from leaking backward. If a ...

The tricuspid valve has historically received less attention compared to the valves on the left side of the heart. Tricuspid valve disease, however, is more common than previously thought, and if left ...

Heart valve disease affects about 2.5% of Americans and is more common in older adults. Mitral valve prolapse can be harmless but may lead to significant mitral regurgitation in some people. Aortic ...

Artificial heart valves are strong and last longer but require lifelong use of blood thinners. Biological heart valves do not usually require blood thinners but wear out over time. Hybrid heart valves ...

Based on the results from the MATTERHORN (A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Study to Assess Mitral Valve Reconstruction for Advanced Insufficiency of Functional or Ischemic Origin), transcatheter ...